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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 18

Inside the Raiders: Explaining 2025 Collapse – and Why There’s Hope for 2026

HENDERSON, Nev. — The story of the 2025 Raiders is one of dysfunction, and when it was being written, it was sad to watch. But as happens so much in life, the journey we find ourselves on today can turn on a dime, change direction, and, like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, new life springs up where moments before death lay.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 18

Key Momentum Factor Could Decide Raiders' 2026 Season

The Las Vegas Raiders' 2026 season will be determined by the runs they will go on. The Raiders have several tough stretches on their 2026 schedule. They also have opportunities to soften the blow of some of those challenging stretches.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 18

The Key to Raiders Returning to NFL Playoffs

The Las Vegas Raiders have not seen much playoff success recently. Since reaching the Super Bowl in 2003, the Silver and Black have only been to the playoffs twice, losing both times.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 18

Last-Place Schedule Should Favor Raiders in 2026

When you're the worst team in the NFL, there are pros and cons that come with that distinction. The obvious flaws are that you're one of the laughing stocks of the sport and being mentioned in funny monologues as the butt of the joke.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 18

Raiders Aiming To Build Confidence on and off the Field

The Las Vegas Raiders have lost nearly 40 games over the past three seasons. That alone should explain how big a turnaround the Raiders are embarking on.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 18

3 Reasons Raiders' Jeanty Set Up for Success in 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders put the cart in front of the horse in last year's draft, selecting Boise State running back with the No. 6 overall pick, despite having a subpar offensive line.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 18

Raiders Don't Have To Look Far for Potential Mendoza Blueprint

The Las Vegas Raiders have a clear plan for rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. As much as the Raiders have longed for a competent, long-term answer at quarterback, Las Vegas' front office refuses to rush Mendoza onto the field too early in his career.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Football Analysis / May 18

NFL Approves $11B Raiders Sale As Franchise Value Soars 669% Since 2015

The NFL’s Finance Committee officially approved a transaction valuing the Las Vegas Raiders at $11 billion in total consideration, including a 10% flip tax redistributed to the other 31 teams, on an underlying equity valuation of $9.9 billion.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 18

Two Additions Have Begun Raiders' Transformation Along Critical Units

Football games are won and lost along the line of scrimmage. Their lack of attention to their offensive and defensive lines finally caught up with the Las Vegas Raiders over the past two seasons.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 18

5 Absolute Musts for Raiders This Upcoming Season

The Las Vegas Raiders have made numerous coaching staff and roster changes this offseason with the hopes of improved results on the field in 2026 and beyond.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

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2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Taron Johnson News / Dice City Sports / May 17

Taron Johnson Seeking Contract Security After Trade To Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders made several aggressive moves this offseason to improve a defense that struggled with consistency in 2025. But one of those additions is already facing uncertainty heading into training camp.

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / May 17

When Fernando Mendoza could start for Raiders: Three dates to circle

Generally, it's expected that Cousins will start early in the season. But when will Mendoza take over?

'Fernando Mendoza will be a bust': Analyst blasts Raiders, Tom Brady over rookie QB

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza gets high praise ahead of Kirk Cousins QB battle

NFL executive shares challenge for Raiders, Fernando Mendoza after perceived schedule snub

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / May 17

Raiders’ Mike Washington Jr. To Fill RB2 Role

After spending the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty, the Raiders still finished the 2025 season with the fewest rushing yards in the league.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / May 17

Las Vegas Raiders could have the perfect chance at a revenge game that’s several years past due on their 2026 schedule

The Las Vegas Raiders have a really tough schedule, but if they beat a team like the Los Angeles Rams, it could be huge. The Las Vegas Raiders have one game in particular on their new schedule that stands out for a few reasons.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 17

AFC Notes: Maxx Crosby, Mike McDaniel, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders

Broncos fifth-round TE Justin Joly said that he’s prepared to play wherever the team asks him to, even on defense. “So, it’s like, ‘If you want to put me in the backfield, do you want to put me anywhere on the field?

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / May 17

Las Vegas Raiders just teased the fan base in the perfect way with their quarterbacks at OTAs

The Las Vegas Raiders are about to start OTAs, and the social media team has put out some perfect clips of the QBs. The Las Vegas Raiders released their 2026 schedule video featuring their two new quarterbacks.

Las Vegas Raiders News / A to Z Sports / May 17

Las Vegas Raiders now have a sticky situation on their hands that could then cause a big roster problem that they didn’t have before

The Las Vegas Raiders traded for Taron Johnson this offseason to make him the starting nickel back in 2026. The Las Vegas Raiders have been dealing with a bit of drama as OTAs are set to start up.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 17

NFL VP of Scheduling Addresses the Raiders' Primetime Snub

One huge thing was missing this past week in the Las Vegas Raiders' schedule release. That was the fact that the National Football League did not give the Silver and Black any primetime games.

Taron Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 16

Raiders CB Taron Johnson Seeking New Contract

Vincent Bonsignore reports that Raiders CB Taron Johnson is absent from voluntary offseason workouts for reasons related to his current contract. Bonsignore

Las Vegas Raiders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 16

Raiders fans will absolutely love Fernando Mendoza’s kind gesture

Fans won’t see Fernando Mendoza line up under the primetime NFL lights this season. But fans got to see a softer side of the incoming NFL and Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Saturday.